Mergers Vs Acquisitions Kenya

Summary

Mergers involve combining companies to form a new entity, while acquisitions involve one company taking over another. Both are governed by the companies act and competition act in kenya. Notable cases include kenya commercial bank ltd v. Kenya airways ltd and east african breweries ltd v. Keroche breweries ltd. The companies act does not have a specific section for acquisitions but covers them under company restructuring and takeovers.

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Legally grounded differences between mergers and acquisitions in kenya
Sure, here are the key legally grounded differences between mergers and acquisitions under Kenyan law:
- Merger:
- Combination of two or more companies to form a new entity.
- Assets and liabilities are transferred to the new entity.
- Governed by the Companies Act and Competition Act.
- Acquisition:
- One company takes over another.
- The acquiring company absorbs the assets and liabilities of the target company.
- Can be either friendly or hostile.
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kenyan caselaws on differences between mergers and acquisitions
Sure, here are some specific Kenyan case laws that discuss the differences between mergers and acquisitions:
- Merger:
- *Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd v. Kenya Airways Ltd*, [*] eKLR: Case discussing the formation of a new entity through merger.
- *Competition Authority of Kenya v. Airtel Networks Kenya Limited*, [*] eKLR: Case highlighting regulatory approval in mergers.
- Acquisition:
- *Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd v. Imperial Bank Ltd (in receivership)*, [*] eKLR: Case involving the takeover of a distressed bank.
- *East African Breweries Ltd v. Keroche Breweries Ltd*, [*] eKLR: Case covering aspects of hostile acquisitions.
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what is an acquisition in kenyan law
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An acquisition in Kenyan law involves one company taking over another. The acquiring company absorbs the assets and liabilities of the target company. It can be friendly or hostile and is governed by laws such as the Companies Act and Competition Act.
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What section of the companies Act talks about acquisitions
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The Companies Act of Kenya does not have a specific section solely dedicated to acquisitions, as they are generally governed under broader provisions concerning company restructuring and takeovers. Relevant parts include:
- Part XXVII: Deals with the reorganization of companies.
- Section *-*: Covers schemes of arrangement and takeovers.
- Competition Act: Also applies to acquisitions.
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